The C O Bond in COCl₂ Can Be Described

question 200

Multiple Choice

The C O bond in COCl₂ can be described as

• A)a σ bond and a π bond,both involving sp hybrid orbitals on C.
• B)a σ bond involving an sp hybrid orbital on C and a π bond involving a p orbital on C.
• C)a σ bond and a π bond,both involving sp² hybrid orbitals on C.
• D)a σ bond involving an sp² hybrid orbital on C and a π bond involving a p orbital on C.